When climbing trees, chainsaw users should wear the following:
- a safety helmet (AFAG recommends a mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492)
- eye protection (complying with either BS EN 1731 or BS EN 166)
- hearing protection (complying with BS EN 352)
- suitable gloves appropriate to the task and subject to the operator's risk assessment
- leg protection and groin protection (complying with BS EN 381-5). AFAG strongly recommends Type C leg protection for aerial work, because of the high all-round chainsaw cut protection. However, where wearing Type C is impractical (eg because of the higher risk of heat stress associated with it), it may be appropriate to use Type A, where justified by risk assessment.
- protective boots with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep (complying with BS EN ISO 20345)
- non-snag outer clothing. The use of high-visibility clothing may also be appropriate